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Study a Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk and Resilience and equip yourself with essential skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of disaster risk reduction and management.
Emerge as a practitioner who can navigate the intricacies of disaster risk reduction. Focus on disaster management and pre-disaster preparedness, while upholding the principles outlined by current international frameworks.
This specialised program will be certified by CIFAL Newcastle and aligned to United Nations Institute for Training in Research (UNITAR) designed for graduates who wish to specialise in one key learning area only. Our graduates will be prepared to make a difference across a range of industries to shape and inspire future generations.
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The Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk and Resilience is a 40-unit postgraduate coursework program completed over 0.5 year full-time.
The program is delivered both at Callaghan campus and online. This program paves the way for a new generation of leaders who can drive positive change and enhance the resilience of communities in the face of disaster.
Core Courses:
The University of Newcastle has entered into a strategic relationship with UNITAR, and now hosts CIFAL Newcastle, an international training centre with a special focus on disaster risk reduction (DRR). As a result of this partnership, University of Newcastle graduates will be well positioned to move into organisations who require experts to specialise in or have knowledge of DRR.
This qualification has wide appeal, and is suitable for those pursuing a career where they are responsible for business continuity and human safety such as a:
This program will be certified by the Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (CIFAL) Newcastle, in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
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Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now..
Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Admission to the program is open to those who have successfully completed an:
* Work experience is evidenced by a detailed CV and Statements of Service.
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